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Prehnite and Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

 
Prehnite and Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite and Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

Prehnite and Calcite from New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey

DESCRIPTION:No. 35254
Mineral:Prehnite and Calcite
Locality:New Street Quarry, Paterson, Passaic County, New Jersey
Description:Double-sided specimen of well crystallized translucent green prehnite with a few crystals of colorless calcite. The prehnite has sharp crystals faces visible (rare) throughout and a few crystals have bluish color, possibly due to inclusions. Ex. John A. Manley (1861-1936) ca. 1890s
Overall Size:8.5x3x2 cm
Crystals:2-4 mm
Archived: For reference only

 

 

 

 

 

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